As a student, parent or school leader we need your input!
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Please consider taking our survey!
As a student, parent or school leader we need your input! * Please consider taking our survey!
Understanding Sport and Physical Activity Opportunities and Barriers in Schools
This project aims to understand participation of girls and gender-diverse youth in sport and physical activity within schools and to identify barriers and opportunities. We have completed Phase 1 and Phase 2 which focused on Ontario schools (see information below). We are now focused on expanding our research across Canada into actionable strategies, while still gathering additional insight from youth and school physical activity leaders.
We Need You!
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Are you a student K-Grade 12? And have a parent or guardian near by to provide consent for your participation in the survey?
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Are you the most knowledgeable school leader in the games, activities, movement, exercise and sport at your school?
Your survey input will contribute to the broader movement towards gender equity in physical activity within schools
Your survey input will contribute to the broader movement towards gender equity in physical activity within schools
“Move More, Play More” COMING SOON
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more information to come
Phase 2 Recap
Phase 2, Canadian Women & Sport and Dr. Catherine Sabiston at the University of Toronto were commissioned by the Ministry of Education Safe and Healthy Schools Branch to lead a multiphase research project from March 2023 to August 2024. The research aimed to find out:
What does physical activity, movement, and sport look like in Ontario public and Catholic schools?
What do student attitudes look like toward physical activity, movement, and sport in Ontario public and Catholic schools?
What are the benefits to physical activity, movement, and sport at schools in Ontario public and Catholic schools?
What are the barriers to physical activity, movement, and sport at schools in Ontario public and Catholic schools?
Key insights included:
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We are also running a YOUTH coast to coast logo competition for our new project TheRethinkSportProject. You can access the competition information here.
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Despite benefits, there is limited emphasis on boosting participation among girls and gender-diverse youth. Linking sport with other goals, such as mental health support, presents a significant opportunity
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Evidence indicates that girls participate less in school sports, favoring activities outside school. Further exploration into their attitudes and beliefs about school-based sports is necessary.
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To address known and structural barriers unique to the Ontario school system, further research is required, especially on the role of quality experiences and social belonging.
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The potential impact of teachers and school leaders in supporting girls’ sports participation needs more exploration, particularly regarding women’s representation in these roles.
Phase 1 Recap
Included a comprehensive review of the Ontario school landscape, publicly available materials and recently previously collected date. Key insights included:
